NUMBER: 18-143-22

GROUP: 18 - Vehicle Performance

DATE: September 23, 2022

This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
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SUBJECT:
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.

MODELS:

2021 (DT) RAM 1500 Pickup

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: North
America.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with the 5.7L V8 MDS VVT Engine (Sales
Code EZH).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further
investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:
• P219A - Bank 1 Fuel/Air Ratio Imbalance.

DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
DealerCONNECT/Service Library, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs or
symptom conditions, other than the ones listed above are present, record the issues on the repair
order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed or if the technician finds the DTC, perform
the Repair Procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2 volts. Do
not allow the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the flash process.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Reprogram the PCM with the latest available software. Detailed instructions for flashing control
modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the application’s
“HELP” tab.
2. Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The wiTECH
application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them to be cleared.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
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TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: Description Skill Category Amount

18-19-06-F1 Module, Powertrain Control 1 - Engine Repair and 0.3 Hrs.
(PCM) - Reprogram Performance
(0 - Introduction)

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is
approximately 3 minutes. Actual flash download times may be affected by vehicle
connection and network capabilities.

FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must use failure code CC with this Technical Service Bulletin.
• If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the Technical
Service Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used.
• When utilizing this failure code the 3C’s (customer’s concern, cause and correction) must be
provided for processing Technical Service Bulletin flash/reprogramming conditions.

CC Customer Concern